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- Bring spring into the apartment with freshly cut lilac
- Cut lilac flowers in the early morning
- This is how lilac in the vase lasts longer
- Lilac blossoms are not edible
- Tips
Lilac stays in the vase for several days
Bring spring into the apartment with freshly cut lilac
When the lilacs bloom, the spring has really settled in - a short time later, all the other plants are drifting away too, the world is turning green and colorful with the flowers. With cut lilac blossoms you get the spring into the house, including the characteristic sweet lilac scent. How you can preserve these in the vase longer, read in this article.
Cut lilac flowers in the early morning
To keep the lilac as fresh as possible, you should cut the flowering shoots in the early morning if possible. Flower stalks are best suited
Do not simply bend the shoots, but cut them directly on the stem with a sharp knife or a pair of scissors. The cutting edge should be slightly inclined, which makes it easier for the shoot to absorb water later.
This is how lilac in the vase lasts longer
Sometimes it is advised to tap the stem ends flat, as this would extend the life of the lilac flowers. Unfortunately, exactly the opposite is the case, because this measure violates the pathways and thus complicates the water absorption. The shoots dry up faster. Instead, these remedies help to make the vase blossom longer:
Lilac blossoms are not edible
Even if you read this "tip" again and again on various websites about medicinal herbs, etc.: Lilac and other plant parts are not suitable for consumption and not for the preparation of teas and the like. They taste very bitter and are considered slightly toxic. Instead, you can process the flowers and fruits of the black elderberry, which is also referred to as "lilac" in some regions.
Tips
Unfortunately, lilac can not be cultivated in the home, because the bush needs the change of seasons as well as wind and plenty of sun. But you can keep it in a sufficiently large bucket on the balcony or terrace.